Give your son a tote bag to help keep him organized in his new career. Purchase a tote bag that is made in his favorite color and have a personalization embroidered or printed on it, such as his initials, the date of his graduation or an inspiring quote. He can use the bag to keep all of his essential nursing and personal equipment and gear in.
A stethoscope is a piece of equipment that every nurse needs, making it an ideal gift. Give your son a stethoscope that features his favorite color to make the gift a bit more appealing to the eye. Perhaps you could have his monogram inscribed onto it to personalize the gift. Your son will likely be grateful for this piece of essential equipment.
Not only is a watch something that your son can use on a daily basis, but it is something that he can use to aide him in his career as a nurse. Be sure to purchase a watch that has a second hand and perhaps one that even tells military time, as military time is often used in the medical field. Again, this is a gift that can be personalized by having your son's initials and perhaps his graduation date inscribed on the underside of the watch.
Another handy gift that your son can likely benefit from in his new career is a medical dictionary. These dictionaries are filled with medical terms and definitions that your son will be able to use for identifying medical terms, illnesses, descriptions of medicines, medical abbreviations, procedures and testing. Consider having the dictionary bound with a leather cover and have the cover inscribed with your son's name or initials and his nursing title.
Scrubs and slip-proof shoes make up the uniform of a nurse; start your son off right by giving him the gift of a uniform. Purchase a pair of comfortable slip-proof shoes and shoe inserts to make them even more comfortable; he'll be standing on his feet for long hours and will likely appreciate the comfort. Give him a few pairs of scrubs in his favorite color or in a pattern that you think he will find interesting.